Thursday, 2 February 2012
INHORGENTA MUNICH 2012: A trend indicator for the international industry of jewelry and watches
Munich is one of the most lively, charming and trendiest cities – and soon, Bavaria’s capital is among the world’s closely watched places: From 10 – 13 February 2012, exhibitors present exclusive and outstandingly designed watches and jewelry at the INHORGENTA MUNICH. The product range includes gems, pearls, silverware, little cases and cardboard boxes as well as workshop equipment for watchmakers, goldsmiths and jewelers. More »
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
World Design Capital 2012: On 2 February 2012, Gala in Helsinki
Following Turin and Seoul, the World Design Capital 2012 is: Helsinki! “Open Helsinki – Embedding Design in Life” is the motto, under which numerous events are planned and Finnish Design can be experienced this year. The multi-faceted, year-round program includes about 300 projects and covers topics such as “Rethinking Design” and “Transforming the City”, giving answers to the question, how design can master the challenges of urban life. More »
Thursday, 26 January 2012
The chase has started…
The chase for the sought-after red dot comes to the crunch. Only by 8 February 2012, manufacturers and designers can register their latest creative works for the “red dot award: product design” and face the international comparison. More »
Monday, 23 January 2012
Record number of participants in the red dot award: product design 2012
The regular registration period for the "red dot award: product design 2012" recently ended. It will still be possible to register during the latecomers’ phase which runs until 8 February 2012. That is the last chance to attain what is probably the world’s most sought-after seal of quality for design, the red dot. Never in the history of the red dot design award have there been more entries by this cut-off date than this year. More »
Thursday, 19 January 2012
red dot - A quality seal with the power to defend!
Recently, a qualified legal expert stated in the renowned German legal journal “Der Grüne Bote” that product awards by recognised institutions have a protective effect before the courts. The red dot design award was top of the list of the awards mentioned. This means that anyone who wins in this competition also has a substantial legal advantage. More »
While manufacturers and designers around the world are being invited to register their works for the “red dot award: product design 2012”, we are presenting you with a selection of the award-winning works from last year’s competition in this special publication.
international yearbook communication design 2011/2012












